Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery, Part-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for its expanding Cardiac Surgery department. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide inpatient care for postoperative cardiac surgery patients on the cardiac surgery step-down unit, including daily rounding, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. There is no operating-room responsibility at this time. The schedule is 26 hours per week in 13-hour shifts. Call and weekend work are required, with frequency to be determined.

The provider delivers and coordinates clinical care for an assigned patient population, collaborates with physicians and other health professionals, and contributes to patient and staff education, mentoring, quality improvement, and research. Northwestern Medicine describes its approach as patient-first and offers benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Detailed benefit eligibility depends on employment classification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For APRNs: acute care certification; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• For APRNs: current Illinois Registered Nurse license and current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
• For APRNs: certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For Physician Assistants: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care and be responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate care for postoperative cardiac surgery patients on the cardiac surgery step-down unit.
• Document care, education, and procedures for which the provider is responsible in the medical record.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families, and develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Consult with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in areas of clinical expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population and area of expertise.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time